Being Idle

(2006- 2009)

The intervention invites women to become 'Action Heroes' via events by occupying public spaces, being idle, make eye contact with passers by. In doing so, Action Heroes confront their own fears, warning signals, assert their presence in city spaces. Citizens across cities would sign up to be Action Heroes and self organise communities to create participation. Parallel events to 'be idle' would occur simultaneously across cities in India. The action is designed to unlearn fear and warnings; initiate the process of being Action Hero